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🔥 #ReferenceNewsflash – January Edition ⚡️ Opinion Piece – Kicking off 2025 with an electrifying edition! Explore the technologies driving grid modernization with Juan Camilo Gutiérrez Díaz. 🚀 General Tech – Meta rethinks fact-checking, Trump’s $100B AI initiative sparks debate, OpenAI’s Operator redefines automation, and the U.S. faces challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. 🌍 Sustainability – Trump pauses $300B in clean energy funding, LA battles wildfires with AI, and the UK doubles down on nuclear fusion with a record-breaking investment. 💸 Blockchain & Crypto – SEC forms a new crypto task force, Bitcoin ETFs shake up markets, MicroStrategy doubles down on BTC, and Trump’s meme coin surges. 👀 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eVYw4CQR 📩 Don’t miss the next edition – subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eFTyUYVc

🔥 #ReferenceNewsflash – January Edition ⚡️ Opinion Piece – Kicking off 2025 with an electrifying edition! Explore the technologies driving grid modernization with Juan Camilo Gutiérrez Díaz. 🚀 General Tech – Meta rethinks fact-checking, Trump’s $100B AI initiative sparks debate, OpenAI’s Operator redefines automation, and the U.S. faces challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. 🌍 Sustainability – Trump pauses $300B in clean energy funding, LA battles wildfires with AI, and the UK doubles down on nuclear fusion with a record-breaking investment. 💸 Blockchain & Crypto – SEC forms a new crypto task force, Bitcoin ETFs shake up markets, MicroStrategy doubles down on BTC, and Trump’s meme coin surges. 👀 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eVYw4CQR 📩 Don’t miss the next edition – subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eFTyUYVc

Happy Holidays from Reference Capital! As 2024 wraps up, we’re grateful for our clients, the partnerships and progress that defined this year. Together, we’ve uncovered exciting opportunities and pushed the boundaries of innovation. Here’s to a bold and transformative 2025! Wishing you a joyful holiday season and an extraordinary year ahead. 

🔥 #ReferenceNewsflash – December Edition ⚡️ Opinion Piece – As we wrap up the year, we’re excited to leave you with an edition sure to spark lively dinner table conversations—exploring the captivating themes of the Industrial Revolution with Luke Carroll. 🚀 General Tech – AI struggles with nuance, China & the EU challenge Starlink, Apple leads health tech, Google stuns with quantum chips, Micky Malka redefines fintech. 🌍 Sustainability – $86bn climate dry powder, $164bn raised since 2021, mid-sized funds rise in 2024, 20% YoY AUM growth from Brookfield & TPG. 💸 Blockchain & Crypto – UK FCA warns Pump.fun, Trump appoints crypto advisors, Microstrategy’s BTC surge, stablecoins hit $200B, Bitcoin ATH, NFT spikes, crypto insights. 🔬 Life Sciences – Biotech bets on Bitcoin, AI advances trial matching, plant-based nerve restoration, BioNTech challenges Keytruda, 2024 healthcare M&A outlook. 👀 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dsDR6-8H 📩 Don’t miss the next edition – subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eFTyUYVc

🔥 #ReferenceNewsflash – December Edition ⚡️ Opinion Piece – As we wrap up the year, we’re excited to leave you with an edition sure to spark lively dinner table conversations—exploring the captivating themes of the Industrial Revolution with Luke Carroll. 🚀 General Tech – AI struggles with nuance, China & the EU challenge Starlink, Apple leads health tech, Google stuns with quantum chips, Micky Malka redefines fintech. 🌍 Sustainability – $86bn climate dry powder, $164bn raised since 2021, mid-sized funds rise in 2024, 20% YoY AUM growth from Brookfield & TPG. 💸 Blockchain & Crypto – UK FCA warns Pump.fun, Trump appoints crypto advisors, Microstrategy’s BTC surge, stablecoins hit $200B, Bitcoin ATH, NFT spikes, crypto insights. 🔬 Life Sciences – Biotech bets on Bitcoin, AI advances trial matching, plant-based nerve restoration, BioNTech challenges Keytruda, 2024 healthcare M&A outlook. 👀 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dsDR6-8H 📩 Don’t miss the next edition – subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eFTyUYVc

🔥 #ReferenceNewsflash – November Edition ⚡️ Opinion Piece – Blockchain goes beyond digital assets—it’s driving real-world economic transformation. Amid global energy challenges, discover its role in shaping a decentralized, sustainable future with Axel Guyon. 🚀 General Tech – See how the DOJ targets Google, Trump’s return reshapes tech, AI fights climate change, policy empowers startups, and global trends redefine innovation. 🌍 Sustainability – Explore how shifting geopolitics influence climate policy, Trump’s return impacts climate tech, Europe confronts cleantech challenges, and batteries reveal hidden emissions. 💸 Blockchain & Crypto – Trump’s election sparks crypto optimism as regulation shifts, financial giants embrace digital assets, and research highlights the intersection of crypto and AI. 🔬 Life Sciences – Discover how AI advances aging research, CRISPR launches its first therapy, and lab innovations transform science while addressing biosecurity risks. 👀 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/e9apaEQ9 📩 Don’t miss the next edition – subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eFTyUYVc

🔥 #ReferenceNewsflash - October Edition ⚡ Opinion Piece - This month Benoît Turbé dives into Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) tools, the picks and shovels driving the AI gold rush and drawing investor attention. 🚀 General News - Excitement around OpenAI's upcoming release, new capabilities for AI, and SpaceX's impressive in-air rocket catch! 🌍Sustainability - A new lithium reserve discovered in the U.S. and a look at the funding gap in climate investments. 💸 Blockchain & Crypto - Stripe Enters the Stablecoin Race, two crypto companies take legal action against the SEC, and new insights into the state of crypto in 2024. 🔬 Life Sciences - Highlights from the Chemistry Nobel Prize, alternative uses of Ozempic, and breakthroughs in extracellular vesicles research. 👀 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eA63ygNs 📩Don't miss our next edition - subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eFTyUYVc

🔥 #ReferenceNewsflash - October Edition ⚡ Opinion Piece - This month Benoît Turbé dives into Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) tools, the picks and shovels driving the AI gold rush and drawing investor attention. 🚀 General News - Excitement around OpenAI's upcoming release, new capabilities for AI, and SpaceX's impressive in-air rocket catch! 🌍Sustainability - A new lithium reserve discovered in the U.S. and a look at the funding gap in climate investments. 💸 Blockchain & Crypto - Stripe Enters the Stablecoin Race, two crypto companies take legal action against the SEC, and new insights into the state of crypto in 2024. 🔬 Life Sciences - Highlights from the Chemistry Nobel Prize, alternative uses of Ozempic, and breakthroughs in extracellular vesicles research. 👀 Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eA63ygNs 📩Don't miss our next edition - subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eFTyUYVc

We are thrilled to announce that Aerodome has been acquired by Flock Safety. This opportunity highlights the team's expertise, the company's competitive advantages, and the favorable market dynamics fueling its growth. Congratulations to Rahul Sidhu and the team on this remarkable achievement! Delighted to be small part of this story 🚀

🔥 #ReferenceNewsflash - September Edition We’re back and buzzing with fresh insights! ⚡️ Opinion Piece – Join Laetitia Exertier as she unpacks the Creator Economy's explosive rise to a $250B industry—discover why this dynamic space is set to continue its rapid growth and shape the future of digital innovation. 🚀 General Tech – See how China’s AI firms thrive despite U.S. chip bans, OpenAI’s leadership changes, and the EU’s crackdown on Big Tech. 🌍 Sustainability – Get the scoop on the U.S.'s new carbon guidelines, the World Bank's record $42.6B climate finance, and China hitting its 2030 energy goals early. 💸 Blockchain & Crypto – Stay updated on crypto regulations, BlackRock’s own Bitcoin ETF options trading approval, and new stablecoin launches. 🔬 Life Sciences – Pfizer’s new AI Chief, Recursion’s $688M Exscientia buyout, and AI’s game-changing impact on healthcare. 👀 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ent5_Rw4 📩 Don’t miss our next edition – subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/eFTyUYVc